45 Park Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$655,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,809
Sq Ft
$362
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1950
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
19
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 22, 2020 • MLS# 72678154 Copied! • Updated Aug 31, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $599,900
Final Sale Price: $655,000
Difference: +$55,100 (+9.2%)
Performance Metrics
109.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $332
Sale $/sq ft: $362
This property sold for $362 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$362/sq ft
Area Median
$518/sq ft
Difference
30.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

WHITE PICKET FENCE CHARM SURROUNDS LOVELY CAPE! Updated and move-in ready home says WELCOME to this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Finished lower level is perfect for pool table, child's play room and and just hanging out. Serenity is the mood of the 3 season room, the perfect setting for a quiet afternoon of reading. Large lovingly maintained private lot at end of dead end street. Don't miss the unexpected bonus area in 2 Car garage for a workshop, exercise room or a teen hideout. Close to commuter rail and downtown Reading. This home won't last. Easy to show, book your appointment today!!

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Property History

Market Insights

45%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 31, 2020
$655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 22, 2020
$599,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Ann Quinn Group Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72100198
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Mar 3, 2017
$520,000
MLS #72100198
Previous Transaction - MLS #72057259
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Sep 21, 2016
$360,000
MLS #72057259

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $7,380 $529,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,380
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$529,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,809 sq ft
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s), None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete
Laundry Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,380
Assessed Value $529,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Sellers
Exclusions Inclusions And Exclusions Sheet
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Yellow
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Room Sizes are Approximate
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,809 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features: Sun Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete
Laundry: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage: 192.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
School District
Reading School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.4 mi | #93 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
388 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.0 mi | #158 of 824 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 82 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
365 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.6 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.5 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Galvin Middle School
2.2 mi | #79 of 352 | Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.2 mi | #65 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Austin Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
1.8 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

45 Park Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Ann Quinn Group
Listing Office Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Office Phone 781-944-4140
Agent MLS ID TM305137
Office MLS ID B95198
Listing Data Updated Aug 31, 2020 2:30 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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